General Manager

Big Dan's Car Wash; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Salary plus bonus

Job summary

Big Dan's Car Wash is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations at our fast-paced express car wash in the Southeast. You will manage staff, ensure quality service, control costs, and maintain a clean, efficient site while upholding our values.

You'll spend time at the pay station greeting customers and actively selling memberships, while mentoring a growing team and driving continuous improvements across operations and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large teams in fast-paced, process-driven environments.
• Ability to manage budgets and maintain operational standards.
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead a front-line team to deliver great service at a busy car wash.
• Oversee daily operations, maintenance, and budgeting for the site.
• Engage with customers at the pay station and promote memberships.
• Mentor staff and uphold company values.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Customer service

Team leadership

Budgeting

Job description

We are proud to be the fastest-growing, fully automated express car wash business in the Southeast, setting new standards for quality, speed, and customer satisfaction.

Join our team and become part of an exciting journey, working under dynamic and forward-thinking leadership that values innovation, teamwork, and personal growth. We’re seeking dedicated individuals who seek to exceed expectations, deliver an extraordinary customer experience, and provide an exceptionally clean car—every customer, every visit.

The General Manager works closely with the Operating Partner to build and maintain a strong team that delivers a top-notch car wash experience. This means making sure everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and within budget. They are also responsible for keeping the site looking great, well-maintained, and operating at its best. Most importantly, the General Manager helps create a positive culture by leading with the company’s values and making sure the team stays focused on delivering great service every day. This includes spending time at the pay station greeting customers and actively selling memberships to single-wash customers.

The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing, operations, production, distribution, logistics, or other process-driven environments where success depends on managing people, maintaining standards, improving efficiency, and delivering consistent results. They should be comfortable leading from the front, working in a fast-paced setting, and balancing customer service with operational excellence.

We Offer You

• Fast-paced, high-volume environment (You won’t be bored.)
• Active work outside (Don’t like being inside? You’ll love our work.)
• Growth opportunity (We promote from within, Big Dan's is rapidly expanding with the opportunity of Management positions at current or future locations)
• Paid training.
• Salary plus bonus.

We Want You To

• Serve our customers in a friendly manner with a big smile!
• Be cooperative with your team members and follow our systems.
• Like to learn new skills in areas of safety, mechanical, and customer service.
• Maintain a clean appearance according to our standards.
• Assist the Operating Partner with all aspects of running a wash.
• Lead and mentor by example.
• Be a problem solver.